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Journal of Psychiatric Nursing

Volume  8, Issue 3, Sep-Dec 2019, Pages 109-110
 

Review Article

Cyberchondriasis

Divya Gigy

Principal, JMD College of Nursing, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380016, India.

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DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/jpn.2277.9035.8319.5

Abstract

Cyberchondriasis is the excessive preoccupation with one’s health, often caused by erroneous internet information obtained after several hours of searching vast number of websites every day. On experiencing hypochondriasis it helpful to question ones ‘own beliefs, talking about the fears and concerns, not to shame oneself, meditating and deep breathing. The management includes psychiatric consultation and cognitive behavioral therapy.

Keywords: Cyberchondriasis; Hypochondriasis; Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).


Corresponding Author : Divya Gigy